Congress Breaks Silence On ‘The’ Files

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Since President Trump dismissed questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case last week, calling it “pretty boring” and urging focus on other issues, developments have continued to unfold. The Justice Department and FBI, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, concluded their review, finding no evidence of a “client list” or blackmail materials involving Epstein, reaffirming his 2019 death as suicide. This has sparked bipartisan frustration.

House Democrats, including Reps. Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna, are pushing for full disclosure of Epstein-related documents, accusing the administration of withholding files to protect Trump, who was known to socialize with Epstein. Khanna’s amendment to force a release was blocked by Republicans on the House Rules Committee, prompting Democratic claims of a cover-up.

Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have also broken ranks with Trump, advocating for transparency. Johnson supports releasing the files, while Greene and others like Rep. Lauren Boebert have called for Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress.

Some MAGA supporters, initially expectant of major revelations due to Bondi’s earlier promises, are now vocal about their disappointment, with figures like Steve Bannon suggesting a special counsel to investigate.Trump, facing backlash, stated on July 15 that Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible,” defending her handling of the case while questioning the public’s fascination with Epstein. He denied his name appears in incriminating files, dismissing such claims as “old news” and alleging the files were fabricated by political opponents.

The administration insists its review was exhaustive, but critics, including Democrats and some conservatives, argue the lack of new information suggests either incompetence or intentional suppression. The controversy has deepened divisions within Trump’s base, with some accusing Bondi and FBI officials of obstructing justice. Public pressure has forced Trump to instruct Bondi to release something – to throw some red meat at the public – to silence this furore. Arguments over Epstein are marring the administration’s successes and are proving. a dangerous distraction in the run up to the November elections.